DailyMed Label: SSKI

DailyMed Label: SSKI

2024

DailyMed Prescription

SSKI

Potassium Iodide

Avondale Pharmaceuticals, LLC

NDC: 71740-112

NDC: 71740-112

SSKI ® (potassium iodide oral solution, USP) is a saturated solution of potassium iodide containing 1 gram of potassium iodide per mL.

SSKI ® (potassium iodide oral solution, USP) is for use as an expectorant in the symptomatic treatment of chronic pulmonary diseases where tenacious mucus complicates the problem, including bronchial asthma, bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema.

0.3 ml (300 mg) or 0.6 ml (600 mg) diluted in one glassful of water, fruit juice or milk 3 to 4 times daily. To minimize gastric irritation, take with food or milk. This medication should be used no longer than necessary to produce the desired effect.

Contraindicated in patients with a known sensitivity to iodides.

In some patients, prolonged use of iodides can lead to hypothyroidism. Iodides should be used with caution in patients having Addison's disease, cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism, myotonia congenita, tuberculosis, acute bronchitis, or renal function impairment. Concurrent use with lithium or antithyroid drugs may potentiate the hypothyroid and goitrogenic effects of these medications. Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. Thyroid function tests may be altered by iodide. see " Warnings " section. Potassium iodide is excreted in breast milk. Use by nursing mothers may cause skin rash and thyroid suppression in the infant. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

The most frequent adverse reactions to potassium iodide are stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, skin rash, and salivary gland swelling or tenderness. Less frequent adverse reactions include gastrointestinal bleeding, confusion, irregular heartbeat, numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in hands or feet, unusual tiredness, weakness or heaviness of legs, fever, and swelling of neck or throat. Thyroid adenoma, goiter, and myxedema are possible side effects.

Concurrent use with lithium or antithyroid drugs may potentiate the hypothyroid and goitrogenic effects of these medications. Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest.

SSKI ® (potassium iodide oral solution, USP) is supplied in 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) bottles (NDC 71740-112-30) with a calibrated dropper marked to deliver 0.3 ml (300 mg) and 0.6 ml (600 mg); and 8 fluid ounce (237 ml) bottles (NDC 71740-112-08). Inactive ingredient: Sodium thiosulfate as a preservative. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep tightly closed and protected from light. For the 237mL bottle, dispense in tight, light-resistant containers with child-resistant closures. For the 30mL bottle, place the child-resistant cap back on the amber glass bottle after using the clear plastic dropper for dispensing. Notice: When exposed to cold temperatures, crystallization may occur, but on warming and shaking, the crystals will redissolve. If the solution turns brownish-yellow in color, it should be discarded.

Potassium iodide is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing respiratory tract secretions and thereby decreasing the viscosity of mucus.

NDC 71740-112-30 SSKI ® Potassium Iodide Oral Solution, USP (saturated) 1 g/mL 1 Fluid Oz. (30 mL) Rx only AVONDALE PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mL Bottle Label